Locked In with Ian Bick Poker Machine Crime Enforcer | Paul Schiffbauer Sr.
Army veteran Paul Schiffbauer, Sr. got a civilian job that led him to a criminal enterprise. Hired to collect money from vending machines, Paul was soon in on the real purpose of his company — to run an illegal gambling operation. This was the early ‘90s in Maryland, and video poker games were only supposed to be used for “amusement” purposes. Paul moved up in the organization and ended up lobbying politicians, making “political donations” that were really pay-offs, and racketeering, money laundering, fraud, extortion, and bribery. Paul wrote a book about his experiences called “Amusement Only” and talks with Ian about his life 30 years ago and what he’s up to now.
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00:00 Intro
00:40- 01:01:20 (FACTOR AD)
02:20 Childhood
04:14 Military and wanting to be a FBI Agent
06:30 Connection to the Vending Business and Start
14:44 Growing up middle class
18:34 Why Law Enforcement?
19:19 Operations of the Vending Machine business
25:16 Finding out he’s doing something illegal
34:05 Gambling Machines
37:10 First Raid reaction and Blackmail
40:12 Factor AD
42:17 Politicians able to Diverge Laws
50:45 Engaging in Illegal Activities
59:01 Enforcer
1:09:24 Wire Tapped and FBI investigation
1:22:09 Relief of avoiding any trouble
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